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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14
THE sUlTAN.S SADDLE.
How Plus TX Put some Mobammcdnn
Diamonds to Good Use

W oes ~
The present Pope has no less than
four tiaras. the most noted OF which
was built expressly for Plus TX. at
the order of the ex-Queen Isabella OF
Spain. in 1854 Although presented to
the Pope at the time mentioned. it
never was worn until the services Of
the proclamation Of the dogma of the
Immaculate Conception. Its form IS
ovoid, with foundation of silver cloth.
upon which. piled one above the other.
are three crowns. magnificent in bril-
liant diamonds, and other precious
stones and pendant pearls On the
sumrit Of this ovoid structure is a
cross made of diamonds, on the top OF
which is perched a globe of precious
stones. supported by great, deep
azure, sparkling sapphires. The crowns
| resemble ducal crowns en- blazon. the
| pearl ornaments alternating with leaf
ornaments. The would-be monotony
of the lower circle is avoided by golden
lines of bands, between which are lit
orally sown, as in g field, cmeralds.
rubies and pearls This beautiful piece
of headgear weighs 2 IA pounds and
cost only triile over 500, 900 francs.
Now, Plus TX. wanted, Oh the proc
lamation of his favorite dogma, a
chalice to 60 along with his tiara The
Queen of Spain and other Catholic
monarchs had neglected that important
article in the service of the Roman
Catholic Church. But his Holiness
was something of an inventor. In the
year 1853 Abdul Medjid, the Turkish
Sultan Che of Crimean war memory
sent Plus TX. an Oriental saddle
whose cloth and leather portions, ex
cept the seat, were studded with pre-
cious stones. mostly diamonds Now
the highest expression Of the Turkish
Emperor's appreciation of person
whether an Ambassador or the Ambas
sador's master. is a horse or a saddle
But 1.-THE turbaned Turk who doubt
less had seen old pictures and engrav
ings representing the "head of thu
Church" in procession on horseback
did not know that since Clement XIV
was thrown from his horse in the 10
man Forum, the Pontills have ceasc'
equestrian performances. The Sultan
saddle then had no practical or posi-
bic destination beyond being hung VI
on peg within glass case.
However. one day a happy though
came to Plus TX He ordered the sad
die to be taken from its peg and tn
| precious stones to be picked out, in OF
der that they might become the decora
tions of chalicc which should equa
N beauty, brilliancy and costliness I'll
tiara presented by the ex-Queen lisa
t bella. So the Vatican jewcler built u
t n vessel which was enamelcd over b
I dhc deepest blue. On this deep-blu
, Jnamel the diamonds were grouped l
t bouquets, but the real piece lie resist
, ancc was cross made wholly OF dia
, | monds that stood out in magnificcn
relief against the azure fond. Hi
l chalice was used on the occasion II
5 ferred to, and the clerical journals 81
: that the sight of it ''produccd pre-
8 found impression. Rome Cor. Par
| Register.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14
Too Much Enthusiasm.

Teaching, to me-" said an enthusi-
astic young schoolma' am" is holy
calling. To SOW in the young mind the
seeds Of future knowledge and watch
them as they grow and develop, is a
pleasure greater than lean tell. never
weary of my work. Think only Of"
II am very sorry" interrupted the
young man to whom she was talking,
"that you are so devoted to your pro-
fession, Miss Clark. ! had hoped that
some day might ask you-in fact
called tonight to-but l hardly dare
go on, in the light Of what you-"
"You may go on. Mr.. Smith," said
the young lady. softly. I'm little
too enthusiastic at times, perhaps. -
N. Y Sun.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14
THE PEARL HARVEST.


FncAs Relating to the MOther-of-Pcari
Fisheries Of the Red seA-
Pearl, or more precisely speaking.
mother-of-pearl fisheries in tho Red
Sea extend the whole length Of its
coast from FL Wedj on the north to
Alden on the south. Alb, ut three hum
dred boats are employed, the majority
belonging to the Zobeid Bedouin Arab
tribe. They are open. unlocked boats
Of between eight and twenty tons bur
den. carrying large lateen sails and
are manned by crews varying between
five and twelve men, each boat being
provided with Q number Of small ca
noes There are two fishing seasons
during the year. one OF four months
and one Of eight months, during which
nearly all Of the boats keep the sea, the
crews living on board and visiting their
homes for short periods Of but two 20
four weeks in the year. The crews are
composed principally Of slaves, and are
paid by share Of the produce Of their
fishing. the owner OF the boat taking
one third, the remaining two
thirds. after deducting the cost OF food
consumed during the voyage. going
to the men.
The age at which diver begins to
follow his calling is about ten years,
and the men are remarkable for then
strength and good health The fishing
takes place in the neighborhood Of
reefs the boat anchoring at o certain
spot and the crews fishing from theil
canoes in the vicinity. Operations are
conducted only In calm weather. when
the shell can be seen at depth vary
ing between seven and fifteen fathoms
The value Of the total harvest is esta.
mated at $12O, 600 to tl70. 900 annually
the dollar varying in value between
seventy-five and eighty-five cents The
shells are imported at Jeddah for sale
and are disposed OF by public auction
in heaps Of about half an English hun
dredweight (fifty-six pounds) each. 4
preliminary inspection Is not allowed
and the bidding is purely speculative
the bidders having to take dirt cora
| excrescences and inferior shells in tn
| purchase. Prior to expectation tn
| shells are sometimes cleaned 10 rcmov,
the coral and dirt, and are then packet
in barrels.
1 Up to ten years ago all shells brough
to Jeddah for sale, were shipped by ma
tivcs to Cairo. Now, however. tn
bulk to goes Trieste, small quantity t
London and Havre. and a few Of tn
finest and largest shells are purchases
for expectation to Bethlehem, wher
they are engraved and sold to pilgrims
Jewelers. Weekly.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14
No Farming for Him.

"Yes." remarked Sam Sample. mus
ingly, 1.-THE lot Of travelling man Is
hard. admit but there are many &C.
equations that are infinitely worse"
"Yes." was the response; take for
instance the free and easy existence OF
a farmer. He rises with the birds and
enjoys natures beauty when she is ai
her lovcliest"
Every true; but wouldn't be
farmer il some one would present me
with the best farm in the country"
"Why not?"
because, as you probably know. q
farmers duty Is some times simply har'
rowing. r-Mcrch0nt Traveller.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14
A Case of Box and Cox.

why in Halifax do you foot that old
horn?- shouted citizen OF Columbia
street at rag buyer who was cracking
his cheeks.
'.Te call your attention TO the tact
that want to buy rags. SIR" was the
reply.
Then let me take my way OF calling
your attention to the fact that don't
want to sell anyr' continued the citizen
as he picked up brick bat and wllxzed
1t within an inch Of the tooter's head
Detroit Free Press
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14

Give what you have. To some one
1t may be better than you dare to think.
Experience is considerable like .
tooth brush-oniy your own is OF much
use to you.
Cheap finery enables the hired girl
to dress in good imitation enough to
vex her mistress
Minister to Widow-I hope your
dear departed was prepared to die
Widow-Oh, yes; he was insured In
three companies
See how grandly the tide comes IN
on the rocks!' she exclaimed. "Ab,
yes, that reminds me, dearest replied
Aigernon Smifkins- "Is the dog tied
to-nightg" --Bwriingtow Fvee Press
"A Chicago man says he never saw
cat with blue eyes and offers $3.50 for ono
Cats with blue eyes may be scarce, but
II he wants score or two Of cats with
geller voices, let him visit this town.
Noyristoscn Herald
The man whose happiness is com
pounded Of such accessible simplcs ar
duty. sympathy and sincerity, Is not IN
very pitablc state, though unac-
quainted with written philosophy OF
any sort -Detrou Free Press.
What Is this man charged within
sleepily asked the Judge, MS the prisoner
lurched against the railing "Wid
whu ky. yer 'onor," and the silence
was 80 dense that the dude reporter
put on his eyeglasses y. Sun.
How you may know
Don't think the iceman failed you
Or let the fear disturb
You can tell that no hos been hero
BY the damp spot on the curb.
Washington Critic.
1t was not very long before ] made
| two very useful discoveries: First, that
all mankind were not solely employed
IN observing me "a belief that all young
people havc); and next. that shamming
was Of no use; that the world was very
clear-sighted and soon estimated man
at his just value. This cured me, and
determined to be natural and let the
world find me out-Sydney Smith
"A correspondent wants to know
how to get rosin out Of white dress.
We freely certify to our ignorance Of
the method to be adopted. We had AZ
ways labored under the delusion that
rosin could only be obtained from tho
gum OF certain kind Of tree,
but II white dresses do furnish this
article Of commerce, then a new source
Of income Is opened up to the junk
dealer. Boston Budget
I'm all talk about persons, let It be
their merits that we hasten to disclose.
their good deeds we gladly unfold. In
all discussion on character, let the good
come into prominence. In all our Ut
tered hopes for the future, let our
highest ideals receive the emphasis
Let truth and not error, light and not
darkness, love and not hate, be our
themes So shall we increase and per-
petuate all that is good by frank IT
terancc, while evil will decrease and
disappear under the thick drapcry d
silence. Philadelphia Ledger.
-"And what did you do at the par
sonage, AugustineP" asked mama
played croquet," replied Augustine,
land say, mama, was the only one n
the game that played honest and fair
ali the Others cheated" THAT ~
like my own brave little boy" said
ma'ma, STOPPING to kiss the broad,
honest brow. '.And why did my LITTLE
boy play fairly?" Had IL" replied
Augustine, a cloud Of dark discontenl
settling darkly down upon the brow
hereinbefore mentioned, ''lad to;everJ
thine tried 70 cheat ! got caught -
BsvdsliA x
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14

"A few nights ago at the ranch of
George H. Mullery, at Gorham, says u
Helena, Mont, exchange, a bear came
down out of the mountains and invaded
the hog pasture, where about 80 well
grown hogs Of the age Ct year and
upward were resting comfortably.
When the bear left the pasture 80 nogs
lay dead in the brush and on the open
ground. having been slaughtered by
the great paws OF the grizzly. Such
destruction is almost unparalleled.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14

-Ragmuffins: Make dough as for
biscuit. roll half an inch thick, spread
with butter, sugar, cinnamon; roll up
and cut of from tho end the size Of bic
cults; bake quickly. - Toledo Btcde,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14

"A nameless professor relates the
following: During the after-dinner
talk. the man for whom / was survey
ing remarked that mathematics always
seemed very wonderful thing to him.
Thinking to interest him somewhat, l
began to illustrate some Of the wonders;
among others. tried to show him the
way in which Neptune was discovered.
After some twenty minutes Of elabo-
rate explanation, ! was somewhat taken
aback to hear him say: Eyes, yes; it
is very wonderful, very; but with a
sigh there's another thing that alters
troubled me, and that is, why you have
to carry one for every ten; but, If you
don't, 'twont come out right. School
Journal
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14

Guest Ito student hotel wsiter)-
Please serve me an egg. Waiter-Yes
ma'am; / will get my racket immedi-
ately. - Burlington Free Press.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14

"A man may be eminent without
being amiable. The smallpox makes
its mark in the world, but 1t is not an
agreeable visitor
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14

1t is said that philosophers are wise
men, but it would not do to conclude
from this that all wise men are phil.
osophers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14

To buy land wisely man must be
alert on every sids.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14

Annual silver product Of the mine
of North America, 1000, 900
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14

He knoweth the truth, who docth
the Masters's will. - Crancl.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1887-08-14
THE BATTLE OF HARLEM.
A Revolutionary Incident Recalled by t
Finding of Soldiers Body.

A Revolutionary Incident Recalled by the
Finding of a Soldiers Body.
On the morning of the 18th of Sep
TENDER, 1776, Colonel Knowlton and
Major Leitch were sent out from Fort
Washington, at the upper end of Man.
haitian Island, by General Washington,
to capture a small detachment of Brit
ish soldiers stationed on the high ground
at Morningside Park. The enemy dis
covered the attempt, however, and es-
capped down the hill. Being reinforced
by the Forty-second Highlanders, under
General Leslie, they attacked the Amer
leans at about One Hundred and Twen-
ty-fourth street, between Eighth and
Ninth avenues, but were driven back
to fence two hundred yards to the
south and east of the point of attack.
The Americans being reinforced by
Colonies Richardson and Grifiths, the
enemy were dislodged from the fence,
leaving five dead on the field, and re-
treated back to the high grounds at One
Hundred and Twentieth street, where
they were further reinforced by bat
talon Ct Hessians, a company of chas-
seprs and two field pieces. The fight
lasted two hours longer, when the Brit
ish again retreated, leaving the field to
the Americans, and the battle of Har-
lem Plains was fought and won.
Colonel Knowlton and sixteen privates
were killed, and Major Leitch and forty
others were wounded on the American
side. The British loss was fourteen
killed and seventy wounded.
Major Leitch died, and together with
Colonel Knowlton was buried in the
trenches at Fort Washington. 1t is
supposed by many that their graves
are within the present limits Of Trinity
Church cemetery. But few weeks
since, workmen who were engaged in
cutting a new street through in that
vicinity came upon several graves in
what was supposed to have been part
of the old trenches. One grave con-
tanned coffin, and the remains evil
IDENTIFY of an officer of rank. A bullet
hole pierced the fleshless skull, and the
bullet lay within the hollow chamber
of the brain. As Knowlton was shot In
the head. the description and circum.
stances tally so closely, it is believed
by some authorities that the remains
were these of the dead officer who fell
at Harlem more than one hundred years
ago.-N, Y Commercial Advertiser.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

Notice to Real Estate Men.
The price Of my residence property on
River street is hereby advanced ten per cent.
l00-3r% T. r. APPLEBY.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13
Opera Glasses,

We have just received direct from the i'm
porters, very large and excellent stock of
opera glasses, which we will place on sale
Monday Morning. We have forty different
styles, at prices raoging from 50 50 to $50
per pair. - EDWARD VAIL eco -
Loot 145 Main street.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13
dlM3t

Our lines of mems fine shoes are now more
complete than ever before. We are sole
agents for Hanan & Son, Upham Bros. &
Co and Everett, Lane & Co., fiue shoes; as
perfect goods as are made in the United
States Woodwork & Stearns City Shoe
Store, 156 N Main ST. dl0O-1t
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

Monday morning March 14th we will place
on the market blk containing 40 lots, to be
sold in one body. 1t is going cheap. Call
early if you want a snap.
G.. A. VAN Ness & Co,
GlOO-3t 126 Main St
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13
Silk Umbrellas.

We have very large assortment of silk
umbrellas with gold, silver, ivory and nat
ural stick handles, to which we invite atten-
ton. EDWARD VAIL 81 Co,
l00-Gt AS Main ST.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

Just in. Our entire new spring stock of
fine Rochester shoes for the ladies We can
now show you any style. width or sizes All
can be suited Woodwork & Stearns. City
Shoe Store, 156 n Main st. dlOO-1t
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13
101-1t

Harsha & keenan's addition is only a few
blocks south of Douglas avenue, and on one
of the best streets III the city. Erwin Real
Estate and Investment Co., cor Douglas and
Market - diGQ2t
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

The Great Burlington Route Still BOoms.
From all Missouri river points to Denver,
Omaha, St. Paul, ~Des Nome, Chicago and ali
points east it is the ''1y" line. Ask for tick
cts via the Burlington. 100 1t*
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

New goods, new goods. The City Shoe
store is full of new spring shoes for men,
women and children. Low prices to all
WoowoRTH 6 SrEARSs,
1O0-ft l56 North Nam
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

A snap for Monday morning March 14th
l lot on E Douglas ave s4 $50.
ti.- 70 C.. A. VAN Ness g. Co,
di00-3t 1875 n Main st.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

Shearman's addition, five blocks south
from the Garfield university. All the lots
in the Shearmau's addition are good and
cheap. Enquire of agents
Seaman's addit,on-Lots for sale by Gard
ner Bros & Co., 147 North Main street.
For choice lots in Shearman's addition see
E. H. Blunt, l47 North Main street. dl00-3@
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

SHecfal Notice.

The women Of Wichita will hold citizen s
meeting once each week for the present to
become familiar with their new duties
More than one hundred of our best women
have already registered. got
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

If you want to buy or sell call and see US
C. A. VANNEss & Co.,
d100St 1875 n. Main st.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13
Ladies' Voting!

Before going to the ''polls" call at Mrs
Lawrences millinery store at l19 South
Lawrence, and purchase one Of her late style
hats or bonnets. 1OQ3tA
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

Next week we open another lot OF sample
shoes. Thousands can testify to the low
prices and superior quality OF ths>e goods.
We invariably sell them at the wholesale
price. See our display next week
CRY SHOE STORE,
$50 n Main St
Ioo-It Woodworth & Stearns
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

lot l00x203 fit only blk of Garfield
University: Price for Monday, $l,4O0.
C. A. VAN Ness & Co,
di00-Jt 12G n Main St.
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

There are only fifiy-two lots in Harsha g.
Keensn's addition, and they will al. be sold
Monday. Erwin Real Estate and Invest
,neut Co., cor Douglas and Market dle0-2t
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

Notice is hereby given to al real estate
agents that lots number IS. 60, Sc, 81. g. s.,
Ida avenue, Lincoln street addition. are
snld. 6. s. Miller. dl0o-as
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

Harsha s Keenan's addition lies directly
north Of the location of tie Baptist college.
Af0n9f
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

Notice to all Real Estate Agents.
Lots number 81 and IS, Market street,
Fitzgerald addition to Wichita, is this day
withdrawn from the market.
]. T. CRANE,
1OO-1t+ GEORGE MARSH
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

EECA1IDIATlON.
The total OF the considerations given in
the deeds filed last week is rot SO large as the
two previous weeks. The Instruments filed,
however, We're more than on any previous
week. Last Tuesday there were three hun
dred and fifty-three instruments fled, which
is about ten more than on any other day
The facts would Indicate that tine sales
were Of the smaller kind, but their number
makes quite a large showing.
The following shows the daily totals to-
eether with the totals Of the three previous
weeks:
Monday. $1a, 500
Wichita eagle., 1887-03-13

di00.Jt
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-24

A man at Wells, Eastern Nevada,
10 on the warpath. A married lady
stopped At his house over night and
became . mother before morning.
This considerably excited the citizens
of Wells, but hardly bad he done fly
ing about on behalf of the visiting
lady before his own wife began to
make demands upon him in the same
line. Again he rushed forth among
the doctors AID old danes, and in an
hour or two Il vas announced to him
chat he was the father of twins. His
wife had, in gamblers parlance,
.'sssn" The lady visitor and had 'gone
her one better" The husband swears
thst hereafter no married woman shall
enter his house unless she shall come
armed with . written guarantee from
some reputable physician. He says
his wife is $50 devilieh ambitious
chat should any woman stop at the
house and give birth to twins, she
wesld festhwith call upon him to
father triplets.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-24
SEEKING ORE IN DEPTa.

A Tunnel Begun that Will Tap the
Parker Vein At . Depth Of 400
Feet.
A tunnel was begun in the Parker
group, few days ago, that will tap
the vein at a depth of about 14OO
feet from the groupings at the apex
OF the hill. This tunnel was started
in the vein, which was traced down
the hill to the canyon, SO that it will
really be an exploring drift a. we'll.
The heading is now in about 100
feet, in good working ground which
has all the characteristics of the vein
as seen in the workings above, aud
work will be pushed until the drift
shall have attained length of 1000
feet, when it will be connected with
tho upper workings, and the mine ex.
plotted in q workmanlike manner.
When another chute of ore shall be
cut in this ground it will be . mon.
strous one.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-24
THE HOSE HOUSE.
1t is Being Improved as Planned Out
Some Time Ago.

1t is Being Improved as Planned Out
Some Time Ago.
All the preliminary arrangements
having been concluded, the work of
enlareing the hose house has been
commenced. The contract has been
let to Isaiah White, who will do the
carpenter work for $50; H. q. Burk.
hart will supply the lumber on four
months time, and the timers will do
the roofing on the same terms.
When completed the hose house
will be commodious and sufficiently
comfortable, for the present. The
front room will be SO feet long, pa.
pered aud cei!ed, with room for meet
ings and for the cart in front. -Four
folding doors will admit to the rear
room, which will be 81 feet long. In
this room there will be a drain table
40 inches wide upon which the hose
will be spread after every fire, the re.
mainder of the room being used to
hang the hooks, ladders and buckets
Altogether, the house will be we'll
equipped, lighted by electricity, and
a pleasant place of resort for our fire
iakies.